Many animals in the world have teeth much larger than those of humans. Children respond to animals and images of them. Pick an animal with huge teeth, such as a shark or hippo, and create a simple poster that shows the animal brushing his large teeth. Add a line of text that reminds kids that brushing keeps teeth strong and healthy, all the better for biting and chomping on snacks.
Kids should be brushing their teeth every day, and you can help them remember this habit by creating a daily checklist poster. Draw or copy and paste a tooth onto the poster, adding one tooth per day. Arrange the teeth however you please and write something like “Brush Every Day for Healthy Teeth!” on the top. Have the poster laminated and keep track of the child’s hygiene rituals with a dry-erase marker; you can reset the poster every week.
If there is one thing that works well on a poster for kids, it is giving objects and body parts personality. If you can think of a way to make a tooth look friendly and happy, you can use that happy tooth as the main character in a series of posters. Using a toothbrush and maybe some floss, your tooth character can fight the evil forces of plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. Think of ways to incorporate this character into the child’s daily routine and add them to the posters.
As kids learn about dental hygiene, it is only natural they may forget some of the details. Make a poster that outlines the different steps in oral hygiene, from brushing to flossing and rinsing. Represent each step with an image, and show the proper and safe method for completing each task. With this poster in the bathroom, your child is more likely to follow through on each step of his oral hygiene routine. Talk to your dentist about recommendations on age-specific steps.